Falafel-stuffed sweet potatoes with yogurt sauce
Falafel-stuffed sweet potatoes with yogurt sauce is a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for any meal. This dish is a great way to enjoy the flavors of falafel and sweet potatoes in one dish. The dish is made by stuffing sweet potatoes with falafel and serving it with a creamy yogurt sauce.
Ingredients for 4 servings:
- 4 medium sweet potatoes
- 1 can of chickpeas
- 1/2 cup of breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup of chopped parsley
- 1/4 cup of chopped cilantro
- 1/2 teaspoon of cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon of coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper
- 1/4 cup of olive oil
- 1 cup of plain yogurt
- 1/4 cup of chopped mint
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
To make the falafel-stuffed sweet potatoes, start by preheating the oven to 400°F. Wash the sweet potatoes and prick them with a fork. Place them on a baking sheet and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until they are tender.
While the sweet potatoes are baking, prepare the falafel mixture. Drain and rinse the chickpeas and place them in a food processor. Add the breadcrumbs, parsley, cilantro, cumin, coriander, salt, and black pepper. Pulse until the mixture is well combined but still slightly chunky.
Form the falafel mixture into small balls and flatten them slightly. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the falafel patties and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and crispy.
To make the yogurt sauce, mix together the yogurt, mint, garlic, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
To assemble the dish, cut a slit in the top of each sweet potato and stuff it with a few falafel patties. Drizzle the yogurt sauce over the top and serve.
This dish is a perfect combination of sweet and savory flavors. The sweet potatoes are tender and creamy, while the falafel is crispy and flavorful. The yogurt sauce adds a cool and creamy element to the dish. Overall, this dish is a healthy and satisfying meal that is sure to please everyone.
Type of dish: Vegetarian main course
Main ingredients: Sweet potatoes, chickpeas, yogurt
